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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sushi roll with cooked eel (35 g) has 65 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.6 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 1.5 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
65
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
9.6g
· 3% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
1.5g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 20% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.35 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 144 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 6 piece (medium) | 210 g | 389 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 407 kcal |
| 8 piece (large) | 280 g | 518 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
A sushi roll with cooked eel is commonly called an unagi roll when it contains grilled freshwater eel. “Unagi” refers to freshwater eel; eel sushi may also use other eel varieties, so the name can vary by restaurant.
Yes, the eel in a sushi roll with cooked eel is cooked, often grilled and coated with a sweet soy-based sauce. The rice and any vegetables are not necessarily cooked further, but the eel itself is not served raw.
A sushi roll with cooked eel is usually tender, mildly rich, and sweet-savory. The eel has a relatively gentle flavor, while the glaze—often made with soy sauce and a sweetener—provides much of the roll’s distinctive taste.
Eel sauce on a sushi roll with cooked eel is typically a reduced mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Despite its name, the sauce usually contains no eel; restaurants may use their own proportions or a prepared version.
Unagi is freshwater eel, while anago is saltwater conger eel. A sushi roll with cooked eel labeled unagi is often richer and served with a sweet glaze; anago is generally lighter, though preparation varies between sushi restaurants.
Eat a sushi roll with cooked eel with chopsticks or your fingers, whichever is comfortable. It is often already glazed, so try a piece before dipping it in soy sauce; pickled ginger is meant to refresh the palate between bites.
Yes, you can make a sushi roll with cooked eel at home using cooked eel, seasoned sushi rice, and nori. Spread the rice over the nori, add eel and optional cucumber or avocado, then roll tightly with a bamboo mat.
A sushi roll with cooked eel is often sweet because the eel is brushed with a glaze similar to kabayaki sauce. The sauce commonly combines soy sauce with mirin and sugar, balancing the savory eel and seasoned rice.
Keep a sushi roll with cooked eel covered in the refrigerator and eat it as soon as possible, preferably the same day. Do not save sushi that has sat at room temperature for an extended period, since cooked rice and seafood can spoil.
A sushi roll with cooked eel is generally a lower-microbial-risk choice than sushi made with raw fish when the eel is fully cooked and properly handled. If you are pregnant and unsure about the restaurant’s food handling or the eel’s preparation, ask your healthcare professional.
Vitamins
B12
0.66µg · 28% DV
B3
0.63mg · 4% DV
Vitamin D
0.74µg · 4% DV
B5
0.16mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
4.72µg · 9% DV
Sodium
144mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Iodine
7.35µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
51mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 65 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Sushi roll with cooked eel draws on Japanese sushi, pairing seasoned rice and nori with eel that is cooked—often grilled—and sometimes brushed with a sweet-savoury glaze. Fillings and sauces vary by restaurant, but the eel’s rich flavour is usually the centrepiece.
In Japan, eel sushi is enjoyed at sushi restaurants and specialist eel eateries; around the world, rolls like this are commonly served as part of a sushi meal, with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi. Rice makes it relatively carbohydrate-forward, while the eel contributes protein: per 100 g, it has 27.4 g of carbohydrates and 9.1 g of protein. Pair it with a simple salad or other lighter sushi if you want a more varied meal.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.